LeBron James felt strongly enough about Paul George’s performance on Sunday to go out of his way and recognize it on Instagram.
On Monday, James posted a picture of himself hugging George and praising him after the Cavaliers and Pacers played a double overtime game on Sunday.
The two stars went off Sunday, with James posting a triple-double of 41 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists. George contributed 43 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in a losing effort.
George and James are somewhat similar in some regards. Both are elite players who can do a lot of things on the floor, and neither is afraid to call out their teammates if they feel it deserved. After a game like that, you can understand why James wanted to give George a shoutout.
